Sunday, September 28, 2008

St Petersburg Theaters



St. Petersburg is considered by many as the “cultural capital” of Russia. St. Petersburg is known in the whole world as a city that has many prominent theaters. Tourists from different countries come to the city only to be present during the performances, even if they can’t speak Russian.

Mariinsky Opera House is one of the most famous among the other theatres in Russia. The opera and ballet companies have world-wide fame. The repertoire includes classics like Tchaikovsky's "Eugene Onegin", "Swan Lake" and the "Nutcracker" as well as works by Mozart, Verdi and Rossini. Everyone going on a Russian travel or St Petersburg travel should consider seeing this show.

Maly Drama theatre is also very famous. During company’s tour of France they had great success while staging F. Abramov’s play “Brothers and sisters”. Many plays are often staged in the theatre, including word-for- word staging of Dostoyevky’s “The Possessed”.

Alexandrinsky theatre was once one of the leading theatres in the whole county. It still remains the symbol of classical drama.

One of the leading drama theatres in Russia is also situated in St. Petersburg. It is the Tovstonogov Bolshoy Drama Theatre. Russian and world classics are tagged there. The performances are always a success.

Theatres of St. Petersburg are really worth visiting and you’ll surely enjoy every performance in any theatre of the city. St Petersburg tours offer this unique opportunity.

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